OCLC Research: 2012 Activity Report
OCLC Research: 2012 Activity Report
An OCLC Research Report
Download the report (.pdf: 4.3MB/40 pp.)
This report provides highlights of our work in 2012 and early 2013 organized into three areas:
- Shared community R&D
- Advanced development and consultation within the OCLC enterprise, and
- Member and Partner engagement
It also provides an overview of the OCLC Research mission, a flavor of important themes in our work agenda, and examples of our outputs, including prototype systems or services, published reports, webinars, podcasts, videos and meetings.
The report presents a story of achievement and contribution and represents the significant value that OCLC Research provides to the OCLC enterprise, OCLC members and the larger community.
Contents
Introduction
Shared community R&D—the OCLC Research work agenda
Advancing the Research Mission
Mobilizing Unique Materials
Metadata Management
Infrastructure and Standards Support
System-wide library
User Behavior Studies and Synthesis
Collaborative work
Prototypes and software
Advanced development and consultation within the OCLC enterprise
Recent areas of focus
New service introduction
Advanced technology development: service support
Consulting
Member and Partner engagement
The OCLC Research Library Partnership—engaging research libraries around shared issues
Events
Research grants: supporting library/archival research and education
Webinars
Publications: contributing to the literature
OCLC Research staff
Recognitions
Transitions
More information
Report publication announcement:
OCLC Research Achievements and Contributions Highlighted in 2012 Activity Report
Suggested citation:
OCLC Research. 2013. OCLC Research: 2012 Activity Report. Dublin, O.: OCLC Research. http://www.oclc.org/research/publications/library/2013/2012activityreport.pdf.
For More Information:
Lorcan Dempsey
Vice President, Research, and Chief Strategist
OCLC
dempsey@oclc.org
+1-614-761-5335